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Treefort Music Fest Invests In Green Energy For Downtown Boise Venues Mar 18, 2019

Idaho Power has a green power initiative that allows people to purchase wind and solar energy for their homes. Now, this week’s Treefort Music Fest is getting in on the program.

Proposed Ban On Cellphone Bans Fails In Idaho House Committee By Single Vote Mar 01, 2019

A proposed ban that would have prohibited cities from instituting restrictions on driving while operating a handheld cellphone died in a legislative committee this week.

Government Shutdown: Boise Airport Not Seeing Service Interruptions Jan 14, 2019

The current government shutdown is now the longest one in U.S. history. As a broad spectrum of federal employees continue to be furloughed, personnel at airports are on the job without pay.

Idaho Program Helps Kids In Cambodia Stay In School Jan 14, 2019

A local human rights group is heading back to Cambodia this spring to deliver bicycles to school children in need.

She Says No One Will Hire Her Because She’s Transgender. Now She Wants To Leave Idaho Jan 14, 2019

On a cold December evening, about 100 people gathered in downtown Boise to learn more about Add the Words . The group advocates on behalf of LGBTQ folks, and is focused on adding the words “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” to the Idaho Human Rights Act.

Potato Powerhouse Lamb Weston Seeks Tax Exemption On Central Idaho Plant Dec 17, 2018

Frozen potato producer Lamb Weston is making a big investment in its Twin Falls processing plant. As the company upgrades its operation in the Magic Valley, it’s asking local leaders for tax relief.

Idaho Wages Stagnate Despite Low Unemployment Nov 20, 2018

While Idaho’s unemployment rate is among the nation’s lowest, wages continue to lag far behind the rest of the country, according to a new study .

Explosion Rocks Idaho Hazardous Material Plant Killing 1 And Injuring 3 Nov 19, 2018

Authorities in Owyhee County are cleaning up what’s being called an industrial accident at a waste processing site near Grand View that left one man dead and three others injured. It's not yet known what caused the blast.

What Are The Potential Impacts From An Open Pit Mine In Idaho's West Central Mountains? Nov 19, 2018

Wanna Know Idaho traveled to Idaho's West Central Mountains to answer this question from McCall resident Fred Coriell: "What impacts will an open-pit mining operation, like the one proposed by Midas Gold, have on our region?" Cascade-based reporter Monica Gokey has the story for this episode of the podcast .

TSA: More People Traveling Early This Thanksgiving; Recommending Getting To Idaho Airports Early Nov 12, 2018

Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, meaning some people might already be packing their bags for the November 22 holiday. The Transportation Security Administration is bracing for one of the busiest Thanksgivings on record.

Idaho Sticks With Paper Ballots On Election Day Nov 06, 2018

On November 6, residents from across the country are going to the polls. In recent decades, voters have seen a variety of changes at the polling place—from punch cards to mechanical buttons to computer touchscreens, just to name a few. But still, the trusty pen-on-paper remains in Idaho.

Idaho Businesses Can (Finally) File Reports And Pay Fees Online Oct 10, 2018

After more than 100 years of doing things the old-fashioned way, businesses in Idaho can now file reports online.

Mitigating The Impact of Climate Change On Idaho Agriculture Oct 09, 2018

Tuesday, the Northwest Climate Conference will be held in Boise. Kate Gordon is an analyst at the Paulson Institute and will speak about how climate change affects economic growth , including its impacts in Idaho.

Idaho's Third Veterans Cemetery Coming To Blackfoot Oct 08, 2018

A new veteran’s cemetery is coming to the Gem State. The facility in the eastern part of the state will be Idaho’s third burial ground for those who served in the armed forces.

Boise State Raising Money For New Traveling Planetarium Oct 08, 2018

The Physics Department at Boise State University wants to buy a digital planetarium to help teach kids about STEM. And they’re hoping to raise money to pay for the project. “Digital planetariums are state of the art when it comes to astronomy outreach,” says Brian Jackson , a physics professor at Boise State. He wants to buy the portable unit to use on campus and to take on the road as part of his department’s STEM outreach program. “It looks a little bit like an inflatable tent. So you blow it up with a fan and everyone goes inside and you project whatever you’re interested in looking at on the inside of the dome,” says Jackson. The dome can hold about 30 people at a time. Jackson says standard planetariums are stuck in one spot, but this one will travel the state to bring the technology to communities that don’t have it. He wants to bring it to schools, libraries and community centers around Idaho. Jackson hopes to raise $10,000 for the project in 30 days through Boise State’s PonyUp

Housing Market In Idaho, Mountain West May Be Cooling Off Oct 04, 2018

Our region is home to some of the hottest housing markets in the country but that trend may slowing down.

Physicist, Nobel Laureate And Idaho Resident Leon Lederman Dies Oct 04, 2018

A famous experimental physicist who lived in eastern Idaho has died. Leon Lederman was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on subatomic particles.

Eyes In The Sky: Boise PD Taps Drones As Latest Crime Fighting Resource Oct 04, 2018

Boise Police have a new tool in their crime fighting arsenal: drones. However, the Boise Police Department calls them unmanned aerial vehicles. The department now has four drones, and four officers have FAA Remote Pilot Certification.

College Of Idaho Hosts Forum With Brad Little And Paulette Jordan Oct 03, 2018

Both the Republican and Democrat running to be Idaho’s next governor appeared Tuesday night for a conversation at the College Of Idaho.

Study: New Trails Can Boost Economies Of Bonner County, Other Idaho Communities Oct 03, 2018

A recent report looking at Bonner County in Idaho reveals – like many communities across the state – the area enjoys a lot of economic benefits from outdoor recreation and trails.

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